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Whipple - Cole
FAYETTEVILLE — Jennifer Gail Cole of Goldsboro and Second Lt. Joseph Mark Whipple exchanged promises Sept. 25, 2004 at 4:30 p.m.
Dr. Ray Ammons officiated at the double-ring ceremony at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.
Parents of the bride are retired Lt. Col. and Mrs. James G. Cole of Hope Mills.
Parents of the groom are retired Lt. Col. and Mrs. Mark Whipple of Tobaccoville. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Whipple of Hilton, N.Y., and Mr. and Mrs. Dutch DeWaele of Boynton Beach, Fla.
The bride was given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father.
Jennifer Pate of Richmond, Va., was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Stephanie Bittle of Fayetteville, Kellie Beam of Parkton, Amanda Lindsay and Laura Hunter of Durham, Andrea Bickel of Banner Elk and Stephanie Huston of Webster, N.Y.
Stephen Whipple of Tobaccoville was best man. Groomsmen were James G. Cole Jr. of Hope Mills, John Pryor of Boone, Jason Walker of Charlotte, Ethan McLaughlin of St. Louis, Mo., and retired Staff Sgt. Kenneth Whipple of Baltimore, Md.
Morgan Whipple was flower girl.
Anna McLean directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Heidi Daproza. Kellen Pagan distributed programs.
Bethany Venable was the sign language interpreter.
A program of wedding music was provided by Janice Simpson, pianist, Cathy Ammons, Willy Fisher and Susan Cole, vocalists.
After a wedding trip to Cancun, Mexico, the couple is residing in Ft. Lewis, Wash.
The bride is a graduate of South View High School of Hope Mills and a cum laude graduate of Appalachian State University with a bachelor’s degree in child development. She is employed as a program specialist for child care resource and referral with Wayne County Partnership for Children.
The groom graduated from South View High School and Appalachian State University with a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems with a minor in English. He is serving in the Army with the engineer corps.
Following the ceremony, an outdoor reception was held at the Woman’s Club of Fayetteville.
On Sept. 20, co-workers of the bride held a shower.
The bridesmaids held a lingerie shower Sept. 11 in Fayetteville.
On Aug. 14, Linda Fisher, aunt of the bride, Laura Fisher, cousin of the bride, and Amanda Lindsay held a bridal shower in Fayetteville.
Janet Huston and Karen Smith, aunts of the groom, held a bridal shower Aug. 7 in Webster.
On July 31, Diane Sullivan held a bridal shower in Alexandria, Va.
The groom’s parents held a rehearsal dinner in the church fellowship hall.
Arbeau - Overby
DILLON, S.C. — Jennifer Ryan Overby and Eric Joshua Arbeau pledged their promises Oct. 16, 2004 at 1:30 p.m.
Timmy Grimsley officiated at the double-ring ceremony at Dillon Marriage Chapel.
The bride is the daughter of Johnny and Debbie Overby of Goldsboro. She is the granddaughter of Melvin Woodard of Goldsboro, Gladys Woodard of Nashville, Tenn., the late Claude Patrick and the late Maxine Patrick.
Parents of the groom are William and Tamela Arbeau of Goldsboro. He is the grandson of DeAnn White and the late Jerry White of Goldsboro and the late Rev. Willis Arbeau and Geneva Arbeau of Canada.
Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a white satin A-line gown with a split back that flowed into a chapel-length train accented with handbeaded trim and spaghetti straps.
For her headpiece, she chose a tiara of Austrian crystals accented with a two-tiered fingertip veil dotted with pearls. She carried a clutch bouquet of pink roses and white daisies with the stems wrapped with periwinkle satin-edged ribbon.
Stephanie Overby, sister, was maid of honor.
William Arbeau was his son’s best man.
After a wedding trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C., the couple is residing in Rosewood.
The bride attended Rosewood High School. She graduated from home school.
The groom attended Rosewood High School. He is employed as a sales associate with Waynesborough Furniture.
A reception will be held Nov. 27 at Kirkwood dining room.
Radford - Heffner
Renee Elizabeth Heffner and Michael Allen Radford of Dudley said their wedding vows Oct. 16, 2004 at 5 p.m.
The Rev. Catherine Smith officiated at the double-ring ceremony at Lane Tree Golf Club.
Parents of the bride are Glenn David and Barbara Lynn Heffner of Dudley. She is the granddaughter of the late Henry and Helen Heffner of Jersey City, N.J., and Richard and Sandrea Christen of Toms River, N.J.
Herman Jr. and Goldie Mae Radford of Goldsboro are parents of the groom. He is the grandson of the late Herman Sr. and Maggie Radford, John Henry “Pat” Sykes and Gladys Watson of LaGrange.
Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a strapless dress of candlelight ivory and Italian matte satin with an organza overlay. It had a satin cuff at the top with matching satin trim along the hemline. It also had beaded lace work on the bodice and along the bottom of the gown in a flower pattern.
Jennifer Panashy Smith was matron of honor. Kathleen Lewis of Paterson, N.J., was the bridesmaid.
Herman Radford Jr. was best man. Groomsmen were Gregory Heffner and David Heffner, brothers of the bride.
The couple will take a wedding cruise to the Caribbean. They will reside in Dudley.
The bride, formerly of New Jersey, attends East Carolina University for a degree in chemistry. She is employed as a pharmacy technician at Wayne Pharmacy.
The groom graduated from Rosewood High School. He is employed as a delivery extraordinaire with Wayne Pharmacy and Raper Drugs and is owner of Radford Photography.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Lane Tree Golf Club.
On Oct. 15, a rehearsal dinner was held at Ryan’s Steakhouse.
Sewell - Cruse
Marsha Cruse and Johnny Sewell were married
Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004.
Bishop Rex Howard officiated at the double-ring ceremony at Billie’s on the Green.
William Earl and Patty Davis of LaGrange are parents of the bride.
Rosa Lee Sewell and the late John R. L. Sewell of Pikeville are parents of the groom.
Given in marriage by their children, Cindy Whitley, Pam Sewell, John Sewell, Phillis Hair, Vivian Sewell, Paul Potter, Tennille Lewis and Dava Rae Cruse, and escorted by their grandchildren, Braxton Lewis, Austin Lewis and Holden Whitley, the bride wore an ankle-length ivory dress embellished with embroidered flowers.
Andrea Heekin was maid of honor.
Holden Whitley was his grandfather’s best man. Ricky Richardson was the groomsman.
Mary Wells directed the wedding.
Following the ceremony, friends and family held a reception at Billie’s. Troy Johnson and Andrea Heekin greeted guests.
Suddarth - Shaw
Margaret Claire Shaw of Wilmington and Thomas Henry Suddarth III of Wilmington were united in holy matrimony Oct. 23, 2004 at 6 p.m.
Dr. William L. Hufham officiated at the double-ring ceremony at First Presbyterian Church.
Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hill Shaw of Goldsboro. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lee Pullen of Rocky Mount and Mrs. Benjamin Love Shaw and the late Mr. Shaw of Durham.
Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Henry Suddarth Jr. of Chapel Hill. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Henry Suddarth Sr. of Hendersonville, Tenn., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Roache of Mullens, W. Va.
Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory silk mikado gown with a portrait neckline, beaded illusion cap sleeves, a beaded bodice of pearls and crystals and a cathedral-length train with a beaded pattern along the hemline.
For her headpiece, she chose a tiara of Swarovski crystals and pearls with a fingertip-length veil with satin ribbon edging. She carried a clutch bouquet of white and ivory Virginia roses, miniature calla lilies and stephanotis.
Emily Catherine Olson of Washington D.C. was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Madolyn Ann Harward of Apex, Julie Elizabeth McDaniel of Buies Creek, Angela Kay Skinner of Charlotte and Barbara Louise Worley of Orlando, Fla.
Kenneth Michael Rahn of Virginia Beach, Va., was best man. Groomsmen were Spencer Lee Eckard of Charlotte, Timothy Patrick O’Brien of Nashville, Tenn., Michael Peter Werrell of Portland, Maine, Thomas Sterling Suddarth of Kernersville and Mark Pullen Shaw of Mooresville.
Haley Laurinda Easthom and Emily Anne Easthom of Chapel Hill were flower girls.
Isabelle Doss directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Erin Rinn Jones. Jessi Lail and Katie Lail distributed programs.
A program of wedding music was provided by William B. Hayes, organist; Emily Laurance, harpist; and Rosalyn Lomax and Thomas Hill Shaw, vocalists.
After a wedding trip to Hawaii, the couple will reside in Wilmington.
The bride is a 1997 graduate of Eastern Wayne High School and a 2001 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology.
The groom graduated from Cape Fear Academy of Wilmington in 1996 and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2000 with a bachelor of arts degree in economics. He attends the University of North Carolina at Wilmington for a master’s degree in business administration.
Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents held a reception at Walnut Creek Country Club. Phyllis Patterson assisted. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Slozak greeted guests.
On Oct. 23, Linda Perdue, Betty Jo Slozak, Candy Whitley and Sue Woodyard held a wedding day brunch at McChesney Hall at First Presbyterian Church.
The bride’s parents held a rehearsal dinner Oct. 22 at Goldsboro Country Club.
Delores Lail, Jessi Lail and Katie Lail held a scrapbook party Oct. 22 at the home of the bride.
On Oct. 22, Becky Ryals and Anna Ryals, cousins of the bride, held a bridesmaids’ luncheon at the home of the bride.
Friends of the bride held a kitchen shower Oct. 3 at McChesney Hall of First Presbyterian Church.
On Sept. 17, the groom’s attendants held a bachelor weekend in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
The bride’s attendants held a bachelorette weekend Sept. 17 in Charleston, S.C.
On Aug. 7, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Pullen, uncle and aunt of the bride, and Ashley Pullen, cousin of the bride, held a pig picking in Rocky Mount.
The bridal party held a bridal shower and tea July 24 at Carolina Inn of Chapel Hill.
Nelda Shaw Triplett, aunt of the bride, held a bridal luncheon April 15 at Carolina Inn of Chapel Hill.
On Feb. 1, the groom’s parents held an engagement luncheon at Chapel Hill Country Club.
Anderson - Holland
Nichole Elise Holland and Jeffrey Scott Anderson exchanged promises Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, at 5:30 p.m.
The Rev. T.C. West Jr. officiated at the double-ring ceremony at Beston United Methodist Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl C. Holland of Nashville and the late Elisabeth N. Holland are parents of the bride.
Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Anderson Jr. of LaGrange are parents of the groom. He is the grandson of Addie Killette, the late Reece Killette and Mr. and Mrs. James Prentice Anderson of LaGrange.
Given in marriage and escorted by her father, the bride wore a white strapless gown of silk mikado with a pleated draped bodice and a chapel-length train.
For her headpiece, she chose a circlet of pearls and crystals with a fingertip veil. She carried a bouquet of Anna, Vogue and Eskimo roses.
Elizabeth Martinez of New London, Conn., was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Katie Semple of Rocky Mount, sister of the bride; Amy Faulkner of LaGrange, sister of the groom; and Kathryn Sims of Rocky Mount.
J.P. Anderson Jr. was his son’s best man. Groomsmen were Dustin Holland of Rocky Mount, brother of the bride; Jerome Faulkner of LaGrange, brother-in-law of the groom; and Robert Cox of Grifton.
Penny Lewis, cousin of the groom, directed the wedding. Presiding at the register was Kerry Strupp of Kennesaw, Ga., stepsister of the bride.
A program of wedding music was provided by Carol Ann Murphy.
After a wedding trip to Orlando, Fl., the couple is residing in Rocky Mount.
The bride is a graduate of Northern Nash Senior High School and East Carolina University. She is employed by Connect Inc.
The groom graduated from North Lenoir High School and East Carolina University. He is employed by Honeywell.
Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents held a reception at Walnut Creek Country Club.
On Oct. 16, the bride’s family held a bridesmaids’ brunch at Walnut Creek Country Club. The bride chose this time to present gifts to her attendants.
The groom’s parents held a rehearsal dinner Oct. 15 at Beston Church fellowship hall.
On Oct. 9, friends of the groom held a bachelor party in Rocky Mount.
Co-workers of the bride held a bridal shower Sept. 28.
On Sept. 19, members of Beston Church held a bridal shower.
Family held a bridal shower Sept. 12.
